Job Responsibilities:

• Drive agency van to transport clients as directed
• Provide assistance to clients with limited mobility
• Ensure the use and maintenance of all van safety precautions including Q strains, seatbelts, automatic lift and the functionality of fire extinguisher and first aid kit
• Review and maintain current van schedule ensuring adherence to the policies of H-NCSSS transportation service
• Operate the van in compliance with the Ontario Traffic Safety Act
• Perform standard daily vehicle checks with regular maintenance and safety inspections
• Completion of administrative reports as required.

Qualifications:

• Current driver’s license & a clear Driver’s Abstract ol Personal Driver’s Insurance
• Current First Aid certificate (CPR Certificate an asset)
• Current Police Check and a minimum of three professional references
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the job which could include assisting and lifting clients and the ability to operate the lift manually in the event of electrical failure
• Previous related experience is an asset
• Good organizational, time management skills, reliable and available to work flexible hours
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills with Seniors and Disabled Adults
• Familiar with the specialized needs of Seniors and Disabled Adults
• Flexibility to adapt to a changing environment and challenges
• Ability to work independently while being part of a larger team

Work Location:

This position works at both our Cayuga and Simcoe sites. Travel between locations is required.

Responsibilities:

Assist with the delivery of clinical and therapeutic Adult Day Programs that support adults living with dementia, frail seniors, and adults with disabilities. Responsibilities include transportation scheduling, case management and coordination, program planning, facilitating therapeutic recreation and exercise programming for seniors, providing caregiver support, and assisting with activities of daily living.

Qualifications:

College Diploma/Certificate in Personal Support Worker, First Aid/CPR, and 1–2 years of related experience. Practical experience working with individuals living with dementia or cognitive impairments in a client-centered therapeutic, social, or recreational setting. Certificates such as GPA, Dementia Studies, or STEPS Exercise Program are an asset.